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BC – Employer reimbursement program launches for COVID-19 paid sick leave

Thursday, June 17, 2021
Starting Thursday, June 17, 2021, employers can apply for reimbursement of wages paid to workers who have taken sick leave related to COVID-19. continue reading

Higher Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Breast Cancer Risk by 80%: Study

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
“We have a vitamin D problem and its getting worse because people are avoiding sun exposure, and the Health Canada guidelines are too low and need to be re-evaluated” says Perry Holman, Executive Director for the Vitamin D Society. “Canadian’s are paying the price with increased risk for cancers and other diseases. This new study on breast cancer highlights how much cancer can be avoided with optimal vitamin D levels.” continue reading

Let Clients Do the Work for You on Social Media

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
ll you need is a great photo of one of your customers, a photo editing program, and a clean/simple caption to post. For example, I threw these together one night using www.canva.com, and some photos of my cousin. continue reading

Alberta – Travel prizes added to Open for Summer Lottery

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Along with three draws for $1 million each, Alberta’s Open for Summer Lottery will now offer an additional 40 travel-related prizes provided by WestJet and Air Canada. This includes week-long stays at all-inclusive luxury resorts and flights across Canada and abroad. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 227

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 227   https://www.local10.com/health/2021/01/29/researchers-uncover-potential-new-therapy-for-chemo-resistant-breast-cancer For those without Lupus, sun exposure (UV) is a marvelous health asset. Here are some facts you should know about the healthful effects of sun exposure:
  • Sun exposure kills the Covid-19 virus outside the body very quickly, and the vitamin D produced by the skin in response to sunlight dramatically reduces the risk of dying of Covid-19—as much as 50-plus percent!
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